DDoS Attacks on Arch Linux: Likely Resolution of Incident

Arch Linux, the popular Linux distribution, has experienced partial unavailability due to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The attacks targeted the main website, Arch User Repository (AUR), and forums, causing some disruption for users.

Despite the challenges, the Arch Linux project, run by volunteers, has been working diligently to resolve the issue. The team is collaborating with their hosting provider to implement countermeasures and has also evaluated various anti-DDoS service providers, considering factors such as cost, security, and ethical standards.

However, specific details about the attacks or the service providers under consideration have not been disclosed. The project has asked for patience from users during the resolution process and expressed gratitude for their understanding.

The Arch User Repository (AUR) is not part of the distribution repository or a package source in Arch. Instead, it contains user-provided package descriptions to compile software from source. During the DDoS attacks, the AUR packages were mirrored on Github, ensuring some degree of accessibility.

In cases where the main site is inaccessible, users can utilise the to access Arch Linux packages and sources. Additionally, the Geomirrors list provides mirrors for ISO images of Arch Linux.

The Arch Linux Service Status page shows warnings when less than 95% of requests are successful. Despite the warnings, it appears that the issue with Arch Linux servers has been resolved. However, no information is provided about the availability of ISOs and packages during the DDoS attacks.

The Arch Linux project thanks users for their patience during this challenging time and reassures them that they are doing everything possible to ensure the smooth operation of their services. While the exact nature of the attacks remains undisclosed, it is clear that they were significantly weaker than the 7.3 Tbps record attack reported by Cloudflare in June.

In conclusion, the DDoS attacks on Arch Linux have caused some disruption, but the dedicated team of volunteers is working tirelessly to resolve the issue and improve the system's resilience against such attacks in the future.